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Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse

The Paradip North Breakwater light is a metal tower, 8 meters tall, painted in green and white horizontal bands. It stands at the end of the north breakwater for Paradip harbor's entrance. This cylindrical structure, with a focal height of 11.9 meters, emits a green flash every 5 seconds. The light has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. It is situated 0.2 kilometers from Paradip Garh and marks the northern edge of the shipping channel.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels into and out of Paradip harbor, facilitating safe transit through the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
11.8872m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Sea Region
end of the north breakwater of the Paradip harbor entrance, India
Latitude
20.2659°
Longitude
86.6787°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: round barbell-shaped tower colored with green and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paradip Garh(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F1005.4
NGA No.
26912
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Paradip North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Paradip Garh at 1.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Paradip Port (5.5 NM W), Dhamara (34.4 NM NNE), Dhamra Port (36.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Paradip North Breakwater Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.